Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME)
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Mid-life crisis
A controversial condition or syndrome which some doctors and psychologists thinks affects many men in their 30s, 40s and 50s. Some believe it has mainly psychological causes while others argue that it's related to hormonal changes. Other health ... [... more]
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Dandruff
The skin cells on the scalp are constantly renewing and the old cells get pushed to the surface by the new ones. If you have dandruff, the process of skin renewal (or skin turnover) speeds up to twice the normal rate, so a greater number of dead ... [... more]
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Syphilis
Syphilis is an uncommon sexually transmitted infection that can cause serious problems if left untreated. The infection is characterised by an ulcer, known as a chancre, that appears where the bacteria first entered the body. Syphilis is passed ... [... more]
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Blood gases test
blood gases test, arterial blood gases test, ABGS, ABG Last updated on 03 November 2006 09:09:18 [... more]
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Immunisations, childhood
Immunisations given to babies and children to protect against disease Most immunisations (also known as vaccinations) are given during childhood. They are usually given by injection. Immunisation programmes have dramatically improved the health ... [... more]
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Where to find Medicine Guides
Medicine Guides are a new source of information for members of the public who are looking for information about individual medicines that is reliable and easy to understand. The Medicine Guides are being developed as part of the Medicines ... [... more]
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What happens to the body?
Anorexia nervosa is a common eating disorder that often starts with normal dieting to lose weight, but turns into a form of intentional starvation, causing a person to become dangerously underweight. Anorexia usually starts in the mid-teens, ... [... more]
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Surgery
Sometimes, if damage to a joint is severe enough to make life very difficult and other treatment isn't helping, your doctors may recommend surgery. Here are some of the different types of surgery options for severe arthritis: Joint replacement is ... [... more]
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Mouth ulcers
Most people suffer with a mouth ulcer every now and then. They're extremely common and usually painful, appearing as little craters in the lining of the mouth. The lining of your mouth is incredibly sensitive and any break in its surface exposes ... [... more]
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Living with Arthritis
Whatever your age, arthritis presents problems that can significantly affect your life. If arthritis means you have increasing difficulty using public transport, or driving a car, there are many ways of maintaining your mobility. Some local ... [... more]
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What's the best way to drop off?
Insomnia is difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep. Symptoms may include difficulty dropping off, and waking during the night and not being able to get back to sleep. Everyone has difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep at some time ... [... more]
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